21 Dungeons

Unique and innovative. Since the game is still in its early stages, it’s a bit of a diamond in the rough. With a little more fine-tuning and some extra love given to the smaller details, it’s really going to shine. 21 Dungeons demonstrates significant promise within the roguelike clicker genre. Its core loop is remarkably engaging, making it an easy recommendation for anyone seeking a streamlined, high-replayability experience.

Nice little time-killer with a fun twist on Blackjack. The deckbuilding and unlockable heroes give the game some replay value, and it's easy to pick up for short sessions. I'm looking forward to future updates, especially proper sound effects, replacing the current placeholder visuals and new content. My only complaint is that a natural Blackjack (Ace + 10) isn't stronger than a regular 21, which takes away some of the excitement.

- no music or option to adjust volume mid round - sound effects are really, really harsh +- gameplay can feel really punishing, you might have a really good run going and then you 100-0 in 4-5 hands (which either makes you to ragequit the game or pushes you for another run) - small bugs here and there (not gamebreaking though) + innovative roguelike mechanic, which is oddly addicting + soul shop upgrades feel rewarding + bosses actually feel like bosses + usually after a semi decent run you have enough souls to get upgrades and you feel the need for "one more round" + hero choice really matters and affects gameplay in surprising ways + deck builder is a great addition which gives a lot of replay value At this stage, the game is a bit rough around the edges and needs some more attention to details and polishing. 21 dungeons has a lot of potential to become a really addictive and engaging roguelike clicker and if you're looking for a fast-paced simple roguelike with replay value, i'd recommend!

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